6 Kitchen Tools You Didn’t Realize Had Expiration Dates

Know when it’s time to put that spatula out to pasture

All's well and good in the kitchen...until your 15-year-old blender starts smelling like burning plastic. Make your cooking tools pull their weight by replacing them when they expire and looking for telltale signs of imminent demise. Here’s how often the most common culprits most likely need replacing.

Paring Knives: Every 2 years

Nonstick Cookware: Every 2-3 years

Or when you spot surface chips or scratches...or when scrambling eggs becomes a cleanup nightmare. Pro tip: You can keep these guys from scratching by storing them hanging up or stacked with a paper towel in between each one.